Monet: The Restless Vision

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A groundbreaking biography of Claude Monet that draws on thousands of newly translated letters and unpublished sources. Discover how this volatile artist overcame early mockery to become the celebrated leader of Impressionism, and how his personal relationships—especially with the women in his life—shaped his artistic evolution. From his iconic Seine paintings to his later Water Lilies series, this book reveals the turbulent man behind the masterpieces and his connections to literary giants like Zola and Proust, as well as fellow painters Manet, Renoir, and Pissarro. A transformative look at one of the nineteenth century's most important painters. Hardcover | 576 pages. Show more